SNOW-CSA Database Administration and CMDB Practice Question
Which two statements are true about CMDB relationships? (Select two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the `cmdb_rel_type` table (which defines relationship types) with the `cmdb_rel_ci` table (which stores actual relationships), and mistakenly think relationships are stored in the type table or that all CIs automatically have a 'Depends on' relationship.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Relationship types are defined in the cmdb_rel_type table.
The `cmdb_rel_type` table stores the definitions of all relationship types in the ServiceNow CMDB, such as 'Depends on' and 'Used by'. Each record in this table defines a unique relationship type with its name, direction, and cardinality constraints. This table is the authoritative source for the relationship types available in the system.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Relationship types are defined in the cmdb_rel_type table.
Why this is correct
The cmdb_rel_type table defines all relationship types.
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Relationships are stored in the cmdb_rel_ci table.
Why this is correct
The cmdb_rel_ci table stores all CI relationships.
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Relationships can only be created manually.
Why it's wrong here
Relationships can be created automatically by discovery.
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A CI can have only one relationship of a given type.
Why it's wrong here
A CI can have multiple relationships of the same type (e.g., multiple 'Depends on').
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The 'Depends on' relationship is default for all CIs.
Why it's wrong here
There is no default relationship type.
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